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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,334.81, 3,501.15 and 690.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,334.81, 3,501.15 and 690.78 is: 1,035.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,334.81 : 3,501.15 = 690.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,334.81/3,501.15 = 690.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,334.81x = 3,501.15 × 690.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,334.81x = 2,418,524.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,418,524.40/2,334.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,035.85

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